Level of Difficulty

We have listed a bit of information about fitness levels so that you can get some idea of how fit you will need to be to complete all of scheduled rides on cycling tour for every day.

  • Gentle Cycling Tour
  • Women's Bike Tour (brand-new)

are for slower cyclists / recreational cyclists.

 

  • Daily Group Bike Tour Lake Lugano

is for all type of cyclists.

 

  • Women's Cycling Camp (brand-new) is for intermediate cyclists.
  • Weeklong Tour
  • Escape Tour
  • Weekender Tour

are for both intermediate and advanced cyclists who should be comfortable on the climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents.

Slower cyclists / recreational cyclists

Your typical number of weekly rides at home: 1 or 2
In your typical ride you’re comfortable doing up to 40-60 km (27-37 mi), flat, undulating with occasional small climbs.
Your confortable average speed over flat terrain is up to 15/20 km/hours (9/12 mi/hour).

Intermediate cyclists

Your typical number of weekly rides at home: 2 or 3
On a typical ride you’re comfortable doing up to 80-100 km (50-62 mi) with up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of climbing.
Your confortable average speed on flat terrain is up to 20/25 km/hours (12/16 mi/hour).

Advanced cyclists

Your typical number of weekly rides at home: 3 or 4
On a typical ride you’re comfortable doing over 100 km (62 mi) with over 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of climbing.
Your confortable average speed on flat terrain is over 25 km/hours (16 mi/hour).